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The All India Lawyers’ Forum and Indian Law Institute hosted a landmark National Seminar on the Role of Artificial Intelligence in India’s Legal System. Legal experts, academicians, and technology professionals discussed AI’s transformative impact on the judiciary, emphasizing data privacy, ethical challenges, and regulatory needs.
National Seminar on “Role of Artificial Intelligence in Legal System”
New Delhi: The All India Lawyers’ Forum (AILF), in collaboration with the Indian Law Institute (ILI), successfully hosted a National Seminar on the “Role of Artificial Intelligence in Legal System” at the Indian Law Institute, New Delhi. The seminar attracted a diverse audience including members of the Bar, students, researchers, academicians, and technology professionals, highlighting the growing interest in AI’s impact on India’s legal system.
The event began with a warm welcome extended to all dignitaries. Advocate-on-Record and Ex-AAG Haryana, Vikas Verma, presented a ceremonial flower bouquet to mark the commencement of the programme.
Hon’ble Justice Rajesh Bindal receiving a ceremonial flower bouquet
Speakers engaged in comprehensive discussions about the legal, ethical, and social challenges posed by Artificial Intelligence. They emphasized the urgent need for regulatory clarity, institutional preparedness, and increased public awareness in response to rapid technological changes.
Justice Rajesh Bindal, Judge of the Supreme Court of India and Chief Guest, spoke about AI’s transformative role in the judiciary. He underscored concerns regarding data privacy and security and raised alarms over the malpractice of false citations in legal pleadings. Justice Bindal also promoted the adoption of Directive Principles of State Policy to foster a scientific temperament and highlighted AI's contribution to enhancing the Supreme Court’s e-filing system.
Justice Rajesh Bindal addresses the seminar
R Venkataramani, Attorney General for India and Guest of Honour, reflected on freedom of thought as fundamental to freedom of speech. He cautioned against the risk of losing “Freedom of Mind” due to AI and called for a balanced approach that supports innovation while safeguarding constitutional values and citizens’ rights.
Senior Professor Dr VK Ahuja, Director of the Indian Law Institute and seminar chair, highlighted the intersection of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), Cyber Law, and AI. He stressed the legal academia’s responsibility to proactively engage with emerging technologies to shape informed policies.
Vikas Verma, Co-chairman of AILF and Ex-AAG Haryana, addressed the participants, sharing practical perspectives on AI governance. He stressed that AI cannot replace human intelligence due to its lack of emotive consciousness, adding a crucial dimension to the discourse on AI’s challenges in legal practice.
The seminar reinforced the shared commitment of AILF and ILI to building a legally informed, ethically sound, and technologically resilient society. Ceremonial mementos were presented to dignitaries by Vikas Verma, and participation certificates will be awarded to all attendees.
The event provided a significant platform for dialogue on AI’s evolving role in the legal sector, paving the way for future collaborative efforts to integrate Artificial Intelligence responsibly within India’s judiciary and legal practice.
